ROCC Spirit Week

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Please join The Recovery Oriented Campus Center (ROCC) and come to the following events celebrating the many different Pathways of Recovery. We will be offering multiple events concluding with National Collegiate Recovery Day which is Saturday April 15th with YOGA and Brunch 10:00 am Lower Brooks.

All the Information is provided below and attached to this email is a flyer! If any questions reach out to Christopher.Corson@maine.edu or Abedom.gebreyesus@maine.edu

RAMADAN Round Table (April 10th at 7pm): Join the ROCC to discuss the importance of Mental Health and the many different pathways to achieve it. This will take place April 10th at 7pm in 2nd floor Abromson Center; USM Portland Diversity Center

Magic Show (April 11th at 7pm): Master sleight-of-hand Magician Phil Smith makes his way back to USM. A USM Alumni Phil wowed audiences last year with his Magic of Recovery performance, don’t miss it !!! April 11th, 6:45 pm -8pm 10 Bailey Lecture Hall. Doors close at 7 pm sharp

Dosed (April 12 at 7pm): A celebrated movie about a woman struggling with anxiety and depression and how traditional prescription medicines failed her. She then examines the long use of Psychedelics and Iboga. April 12th, 7 pm Lower Brooks. Panel discussion to follow with Sarah Farrugia. 

Unique Show (April 13 at 6:30pm): The Unique Show: A night to express yourself utilizing music, slam poetry, hidden talents, share your recovery/overcoming stories. This will take place  April 13th at USM Russell Hall 6:30pm -9:00pm. Poetry, Music, Recovery Stories and more. Brought to you by the PEERS at the ROCC and Counseling Services.

Overdose Prevention Training (April 13 at 10am): The ROCC, USM School of Nursing and Social Justice present: Narcan Overdose Prevention This 90-minute presentation from the City of Portland’s Public Health Division will occur on April 13th from 10:00-11:30 at Talbot Lecture Hall.

SKY Yoga & Brunch (April 15th at 10am): In celebration of National Collegiate Recovery Day. Please join SKY Yoga and the ROCC on April 15th  for some YOGA and Food at Lower  Brooks at 10am. Mats will be provided for those who need one. 

Yoga In the Art Gallery (April 20th & 27th at 6pm)  Join the Sky Yoga, Art Gallery and The ROCC for a relaxing and joyful time. We will be doing Yoga inside the Art Gallery on April 20th and 27th at 6:30pm-7:30pm.